Drop-In Classes
Don’t need a full class? Or, are you taking a class and want additional practice? Drop-in classes allow you to choose the skills you’d like to work on and practice as often as you’d like! Cost is $35 per class unless otherwise specified. QR codes will available to pay upon arrival. Openings are not guaranteed. Text 616-676-7551 to verify.
Each class takes place at A Dog’s Life’s Learning & Enrichment Center - 455 Lake Michigan Dr NW Suite 15, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Dogs coming to drop-in’s must be non-reactive/non-aggressive & meet all veterinary requirements. You can view all of our class policies here.
Scroll through all of our class offerings below, or click on one of the links to skip to your preferred section.
Pups up to 5 months old
Young dogs 6-24 months old
Dogs with class experience
Pups & dogs that want to have fun!
Puppy Classes
Puppy Attention & Focus
This class will lay the groundwork for learning with your puppy by teaching you skills and activities to get your pup's attention and hold their focus. We will also practice important social skills by allowing the puppies to interact and play while supervised.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/7 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 7/23 at 10:30am with Kristie
Saturday 7/25 at 9:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/4 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Puppy Leash Skills
Strengthen leash skills for both you and your pup with innovative and proven methods. We’ll also build handler focus by learning games and activities that reinforce being near you! We will also practice important social skills by allowing the puppies to interact and play while supervised.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/14 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 7/30 at 10:30am with Kristie
Saturday 8/1 at 9:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/11 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Puppy Stay & Wait
Building patience in your pup is not easy! That's why we're here to help with activities designed to teach your pup the value of sitting still. We will also practice important social skills by allowing the puppies to interact and play while supervised.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/21 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 8/6 at 10:30am with Kristie
Saturday 8/8 at 9:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/18 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Puppy Calm Greetings
In this class you’ll learn how to prevent jumping, manage energy, and teach polite introductions so your pup can greet friends, family, and strangers with all the joy, minus the mayhem! We will also practice important social skills by allowing the puppies to interact and play while supervised.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/28 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 8/13 at 10:30am with Kristie
Saturday 8/15 at 9:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/25 at 6:00pm with Nikki
Adolescent Classes
Adolescent Attention & Focus
This class will lay the groundwork for learning with your dog by teaching you skills and activities to get your dog's attention and hold their focus.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/7 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 7/23 at 11:30am with Kristie
Saturday 7/25 at 10:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/4 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Adolescent Leash Skills
Strengthen leash skills for both you and your dog with innovative and proven methods. We’ll also build handler focus by learning games and activities that reinforce being near you!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/14 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 7/30 at 11:30am with Kristie
Saturday 8/1 at 10:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/11 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Adolescent Stay & Wait
Building patience in your dog is not easy! That's why we're here to help with activities designed to teach your dog the value of sitting still.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/21 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 8/6 at 11:30am with Kristie
Saturday 8/8 at 10:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/18 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Adolescent Calm Greetings
In this class you’ll learn how to prevent jumping, redirect energy, and manage introductions so your dog can greet friends, family, and strangers with all the joy, minus the mayhem!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/28 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Thursday 8/13 at 11:30am with Kristie
Saturday 8/15 at 10:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/25 at 7:00pm with Nikki
Next Level Classes
Next Level Attention & Focus
Play games and learn exercises that will help take your dog’s focus to the next level! We will utilize the other people and dogs in class for distractions, and increase the difficulty as success allows.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/7 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Saturday 7/25 at 11:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/4 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Next Level Leash Skills
Using games and real life elements, this class will allow you to practice walking your dog amidst distractions and help you better navigate while strengthening your working bond!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/14 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Saturday 8/1 at 11:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/11 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Next Level Stay & Wait
This class includes activities that allow you to practice your dog’s stay with distractions that can be altered or increased as success allows, taking their self-control to the next level!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/21 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Saturday 8/8 at 11:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/18 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Next Level Greetings
Add a little calm to the chaos of meeting new people with tricks and games to help your dog maintain composure while learning to greet politely.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Tuesday 7/28 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Saturday 8/15 at 11:00am with Nikki
Tuesday 8/25 at 8:00pm with Nikki
Sporty & Fun Classes
Game Night
The best way to build a working relationship with your dog is if you both are having fun! Game night is an evening of activities that help sharpen skills while enjoying the task. For dogs and handlers with basic skill knowledge.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Monday 7/6 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Monday 7/27 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Monday 8/17 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Rally Practice
This class will provide an official trial course setup, offering a chance to gain experience without the pressure of a competitive setting. We will have both a Novice and Advanced course using AKC signs available.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Thursday 7/9 at 6:30pm with Leah
Thursday 7/23 at 6:30pm with Leah
Scentwork Practice
This class will provide an opportunity to test your dogs sniffing skills without the pressure of a competitive setting! For dogs with scentwork experience.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Thursday 7/9 at 7:45pm with Leah
Thursday 7/16 at 7:45pm with Leah
Thursday 7/23 at 7:45pm with Leah
Thursday 7/30 at 7:45pm with Leah
Noodlers Foundations
A lighthearted, action packed, magical game of obstacles and color. This class is an excellent way to exercise both your dog’s body and mind, and will help build confidence and focus while deepening the relationship between you and your dog. Each obstacle is adaptable for puppies that are still growing, seniors, and dogs with limited mobility. And the best part is, it’s all made of noodles!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Monday 7/13 at 5:30pm with Kristie
Monday 7/20 at 5:30pm with Kristie
Monday 7/27 at 5:30pm with Kristie
Monday 8/3 at 5:30pm with Kristie
Noodlers Course Practice
Practice sequences and improve your handling skills while building your dog’s confidence and just having fun noodling!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Monday 7/13 at 6:30pm with Kristie
Monday 7/20 at 6:30pm with Kristie
Monday 7/27 at 6:30pm with Kristie
Monday 8/3 at 6:30pm with Kristie
Boredom Busters
Beat the summer heat with boredom busters! In this class you’ll learn games to play at home with your busy dog that can help wear them out both mentally and physically, while also reinforcing good behavior!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Monday 7/13 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Monday 8/3 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Monday 8/24 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Beginner Agility Practice
Strengthen your dog’s agility skills and allow them to get more familiar with the obstacles by practice beginner drills and sequences. For dogs with previous agility experience.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Thursday 7/16 at 6:30pm with Leah
Thursday 7/30 at 6:30pm with Leah
Tricks & Fun
Come in for an exciting night of trick training! Want your dog to shake, spin, or maybe weave between your legs? This is your chance! What a great opportunity for those working toward their AKC Trick Dog title, or those that just want to have fun with their dog!
Upcoming Dates & Times
Monday 7/20 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Monday 8/10 at 7:45pm with Nikki
Monday 8/31 at 7:45pm with Nikki